Chelsea stars 'left out of squad' for Bayer Leverkusen friendly and one asks to leave club

Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson has been left out of the Blues' squad for Friday night's pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen. The recently crowned Club World Cup champions are set to face the Bundesliga outfit at Stamford Bridge, but Jackson won't be involved for Enzo Maresca's men.

It comes amid rumours linking Jackson with a move away from Chelsea, with Bayern Munich, AC Milan and Newcastle United among the teams mooted as potential suitors.

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